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Lindberg Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Trainer, 1/48, 70533
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed. 1993 reissue from the original 1950s molds and a fine kit for that time. The Stearman was the last standard biplane produced for the Army and Naval Air Forces. Production was over 10,000 planes, making if more prolific than any other US Biplane design. Kaydets help to train over 60,000 allied airmen in WWII.
Fox Fox 46BB RC Gas Engine With Spinner And Muffler 45th Anniversary - New In Box / Never Run, 24698
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Rare in this condition, which is MIB (mint in box) and never run. Inside, everything is just like it left the factory. Includes the original foam packing material for the engine, muffler & spinner. The small parts and tool are still factory sealed. Complete with all paperwork.
Revell USS Canberra CAG2 Guided Missile Cruiser - The Commander Series Issue, 1/480, H372-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$275
Very rare kit from 1964 with artwork by the famous John Steel. The USS Canberra, originally CA-70 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's second Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952 and re-designated CAG-2. Her sister Boston was the first CAG and was CAG-1. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Jo-Han Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Or Rufe Floatplane - Petty Office Saburo Sakai, 1/72, A-105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$26
Still factory sealed. From the 1960s and a nicely molded model for that time with good detail. Features optional parts to build Sakai's Zero or a sea-going Rufe, all recessed panel lines, detailed engine front, pilot, three-piece canopy and more. Includes a painting guide.
Hasegawa Soya Antarctica Observation 3rd Corps With Hasegawa Detail Up PE Frets 72113 And 72111, 1/350, 40023
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$115
Includes the following Hasegawa factory sealed PE Sets: QG11 And QG13. These have a retail price of over $40 each ($80+ together). This famous ship has a fascinating history. Built in Japan 1936-38 on a Soviet contract, Soya's delivery was canceled due to tension between the Empire and the USSR. Purchased by the IJN in 1939, Soya survived multiple US and British attacks in WW II, with damage and crew losses. Postwar, the vessel helped to repatriate refugees from Japanese territory seized and occupied by the USSR. After that, Soya enjoyed a long career as an ice breaker and rescue ship. In 1959, news outlets around the world reported Soya's rescue of two huskie dogs after severe weather had forced an earlier expedition to leave them behind. She is now a museum ship, restored to her original, 'as launched' commercial freighter configuration. The long career of this ship exemplifies the recovery and resurgence of the spirit of modern Japan. This model is from all new molds and does justice to this historic vessel. The full-hull model features 323 pieces and includes all deck fittings, float plane, helicopter and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk.V/Mk.VII Bomber - With Airwave PE Upgrade Set, 1/72, F207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$44
Includes a factory-sealed Airwaves AC72-160 A.W. Whitley Brass PE Set with many interior and exterior details and full instructions. The actual model features parts and decals to build Mk.V or Mk. VII version, fine raised and recessed surface detail, several crew stations with four figures, enclosed wheel wells, rotating turrets, wheels & propellers and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aeromaster Lightnings Part II Mid Life - With Two Big Decal Sheet, 1/48, 48-370
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes paint and markings guide. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Airfix Gloster Javelin FAW 9/9R With Airwaves PE Set - 64(F) Sq RAF Binbrook 1963 or 60(F) Sq RAF Tengah Singapore 1966, 1/72, 04045
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Includes the superb Airwaves AC72135 Javelin FAW9/9R PE Cockpit and Exterior Detail Set (with ~35 pieces and a full cockpit; the cockpit alone is a major upgrade) The actual model is still factory sealed and from 1993. The FAW9 was the final version of the Javelin in RAF service. Features 63 pieces, fine raised panel details, recessed control surface outlines, basic cockpit and much more. Includes a paint guide and large decal sheet for both aircraft listed.
Roundhouse Sante Fe With Sprung Metal Trucks - HO Craftsman Kit - Model Die Casting, HO, C101
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
From the 1950s and a beautiful kit that is in exceptional condition inside. All metal parts are absolutely flat with no warping (this is rare). Also, there is little to no flash. Features almost 100% metal construction, with factory painted and lettered caboose sides in 'mint' condition, metal sprung trucks, ladders, car floor & ends and a fittings pack which is still factory sealed. Includes detailed & illustrated instructions with a painting guide. The kit has never been started. The small parts and trucks are still factory sealed. All other parts have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Aeromaster Battle Of Britain Mk I & II Spitfires 1940 - Part 2, 1/48, 48-680
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the markings & paint guide sheet. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Aurora Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
1962 issue with colorful pre-war high-visibility paint in the artwork. Please note that this is the first issue of this box art because of the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora logo. Box is in 'very good++' condition with nice color and gloss, four solid corners and no sign of price tags or tape. There is light general wear as shown. Kit features retracting pontoons and rotating props. This version has the desirable large clear two-piece 'World' triangle-base stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Encore Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight - Two US Navy And One US Marines - (F3D2), 1/48, 48004
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$115
Out-of-production and rare joint Encore and Squadron issue. This large-scale Skyknight is very well detailed and features injection molded parts with recessed panel lines, injection molded 3-part clear canopy and numerous resin details including a full cockpit, seats, landing gear bays, wheels and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han Mustang Digger Funny Car - Boss Hoss, 1/25, GC-2100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$55
1970s original issue that features Digger-type roll cage, an authentic reproduction of the titanium rail frame chassis, detailed engine with blower & M/T headers, American mag front wheels, Halibrand rear tires, racing cockpit with freon fire extinguishers and much more. Molded in white, chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in "near mint" condition.
ESCI Double Envelope National Insignia Two Decal Sheets - In Three Sizes Australia / New Zealand / South Africa / Denmark / Germany / East Germany / Turkey / China / North Vietnam, 1/72, 102
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG+
$14
In 'mint' condition and includes two big decal sheets (the 2nd one is behind the one shown) covering all nations listed with 3 different sizes of 1/72 insignia and fin flashes. These decals have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Airfix Avro Lancaster B Mk I/III With Airwaves PE Detail Set - RAAF Australia G For George No. 460 Sq / RCAF Canada No. 419 Sq Operating From RAF Middleton St. George 1944, 1/72, 08007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Includes Airwaves #AEC72193 PE Detail Set designed for this kit. The actual kit is still factory sealed and features 125 pieces, rotating turrets with elevating guns, crew members, detailed bomb bay with bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, rotating propellers & wheels, working ailerons & elevators and more. Includes paint guide and markings for either aircraft. Includes decals for both aircraft. G for George is on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra
Revell Northrop SM-62 Snark Intercontinental Guided Missile, 1/80, H1801-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$89
Rare 1957 original issue with fantastic artwork. An excellent kit for that time, it features a detailed Snark with launch boosters and drop tanks as well as extensive decals, base and working launcher with fueling tank, instrumentation, access stairs and platform, base control unit and crew of two. Molded in the correct glossy red plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please note, the box displays 'near mint+' but is graded 'excellent+' because there is some creasing on the upper and right side panels.
Monogram TWA Ford Tri-Motor - 25th Anniversary CAA Flight - Four Star Issue, 1/77, PA122-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$46
Still factory sealed but the seal has split. This hardbox issue or Monogram's venerable Tri-Motor is dated 1965 and if from the original molds, however, it contains decals for TWA 25th Anniversary C.A.A. flight (the earlier Four Star issues only had Byrd Antarctic markings). NOTE: the box looks 'excellent' or better in the photo but here is why it is only graded 'very good': while the kit is still sealed, a previous owner used clear tape to keep the splits together. Unfortunately, some of the tape is actually on the box top itself. I recommend using lighter fluid to soak and remove the tape; this is successful about 90% of the time. "Bestine Solvent" works better because it is just as strong but cannot stain (in about 10% of the cases, lighter fluid can leave a very light stain.)
Life-Like 75mm World War I Artillery Piece, 1/24, 09692
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$39
Still factory sealed and from 1976. Well detailed, large scale kit that is about 6 inches long assembled. From Palmer molds.
Merit USS Hornet CV8 Aircraft Carrier - Doolittle Raid, 1/200, 62001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$329
Very large and well molded kit featuring a one-piece hull, full length hangar deck, optional position side hangar deck doors, clear flight deck in case you want the hangar to be even more visible, a sizable air wing with all 16 Doolittle B-25s with correct decals for all nose art, SBD Dauntless, TBD Devastator and F4F Wildcat aircraft, 10 frets of extensive PE details, color painting guide and much, much more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Hey Jude, 1/32, H198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$100
1974 issue of this famous kit. Well detailed for that time featuring removable J79 jet engine, complete cockpits, opening canopies, removable radome, detailed radar, optional position landing gear, working tail hook, AIM-7 Sparrow missiles and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.